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Case No. 5252Assault causing harm; production of a knife · Co. Dublin · 12 Aug 2024

Man released on bail over Marlborough Street knife attack

On 12 August 2024, a man in his 40s was assaulted with a large filleting knife on Marlborough Street in Dublin 1, near where thousands had gathered to celebrate the homecoming of Irish Olympians, and was taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Viron Hykaj, 39, of Parnell Street, Dublin 1, was arrested and charged with assault causing harm and production of a large filleting knife as a weapon, and a second man in his 40s was also arrested in connection with the assault. Hykaj appeared before Judge Cephas Power at Dublin District Court on 13 August 2024, made no reply to the charge, and was released on €400 bail with strict conditions including no contact with the injured party and staying away from Marlborough Street. He was ordered to appear again on 24 September 2024 for the DPP's directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested12 Aug
    2 reports
  3. Charged12 Aug
  4. In court13 Aug
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 40s was assaulted and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Where
The incident took place on Marlborough Street/Cathedral Street in Dublin 1, near the Pro Cathedral.
When
The assault occurred at around 1.10pm on Monday, 12 August 2024.
Weapon
A large filleting knife was involved in the incident.
Other details
  • The victim was taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for treatment.
  • The accused had no prior criminal convictions and worked part-time, earning €250 a week.
  • Thousands had gathered in the city centre to celebrate the homecoming of the Irish Olympians at the time of the incident.
Investigation
A second man in his 40s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Charges
Viron Hykaj, 39, of Parnell Street, Dublin 1, was charged with assault causing harm to a man in his 40s and production of a large filleting knife as a weapon.
In court
  • Hykaj appeared before Judge Cephas Power at Dublin District Court on 13 August 2024 and made no reply to the charge.
  • He was ordered to appear again on 24 September 2024 for the DPP's directions.
Sentence
He was released on €400 bail with conditions including residing at his current address, signing on daily at a Garda station, no contact with the injured party, and staying away from Marlborough Street.
43 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an assault on Marlborough Street. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the assault. (rte.ie)
  • whatGardaí are investigating the assault of a man in his 40s. (gript.ie)
  • whatAnother man was hospitalised after a knife attack in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe injured man was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatA man was charged over a knife attack in Dublin, which resulted in another man being hospitalised. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe assault happened on Marlborough Street in Dublin 1. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place on Marlborough Street/Cathedral Street in Dublin 1. (rte.ie)
  • whereA man was arrested outside the Pro Cathedral in Dublin City centre. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in Marlborough Street in the city centre. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Marlborough Street in the city centre. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault happened on Monday, 12 August 2024. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened at around 1.10pm. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred at about 1.10pm on Monday 12 August 2024. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at around 1pm on a Monday. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at about 1pm on a Monday. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe accused was alleged to have produced a large filleting knife as a weapon. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponA large filleting knife was involved in the incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA second man in his 40s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (gript.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (gript.ie)
  • investigationA garda told the court that he arrested the accused and brought him to Store Street station. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeGardaí have charged a man in his 40s. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with assault causing harm to a named man and production of a large filleting knife as a weapon. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with assault causing harm to a man in his 40s. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with producing a large filleting knife as a weapon during the incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court No.1) in Dublin on Tuesday, 13 August 2024. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Cephas Power at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused made no reply to the charge, and gardaí must prepare a file for the DPP. (thejournal.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused was released on €400 bail and ordered to appear again on September 24 for the DPP's directions. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Cephas Power at Dublin District Court on a Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused was released on €400 bail and ordered to appear again on September 24th. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe bail conditions include residing at his current address, signing on daily at a Garda station, having no contact with the injured party, and staying away from Marlborough Street. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim was taken to the Mater Hospital for treatment. (rte.ie)
  • otherA second man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the assault. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe arrested man is being held at a garda station in Dublin city centre. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe injured man was taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe judge noted the accused had no prior criminal convictions. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe bail conditions include having no contact with the alleged injured party and staying away from Marlborough Street. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted after the court heard the accused worked part-time, earning €250 a week. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThousands had turned out in the city centre to celebrate the homecoming of the Irish Olympians. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe injured man was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused had no prior criminal convictions and worked part-time, earning €250 a week. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 13 Aug2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (39) charged with stabbing during Olympic homecoming celebration granted bail

    First report of the case. Gives the charges, the court appearance, the bail terms and the next court date for the man charged.

    accused, Viron Hykaj, 39, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Viron Hykajvictim, 40s, male
  2. 13 Aug2024
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Man accused of Marlborough Street knife attack released on bail

    Adds the bail hearing at Dublin District Court on 13 August 2024: bail of €400 with strict conditions, the accused's lack of prior convictions, the DPP file requirement, and the next appearance date of 24 September.

    accused, Viron Hykaj, 39, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Viron Hykajvictim, 40s, male
  3. 12 Aug2024
    Arrestedgript.ie, first report
    Man arrested on Marlborough St. Dublin in connection with assault - Gript

    Gript adds the location outside the Pro Cathedral, the injuries and treatment, and the arrest and detention of a second man in his 40s.

    victim, 40s, malesuspect, 40s, male
  4. 12 Aug2024
    Arrestedrte.ie, follow-up
    Man arrested following assault in Dublin city centre

    Adds that the victim was taken to the Mater Hospital and that a second man in his 40s was arrested and is held at a Dublin city centre garda station. Gives the incident as taking place at about 1.10pm; the existing case gives the Pro Cathedral as the arrest location, which this article does not mention.

    victim, 40s, malesuspect, 40s, male
  5. 12 Aug2024
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Court Appearance - Assault Marlborough Street, Dublin - 12th August 2024

    Official garda.ie release confirming the charge and the Criminal Courts of Justice court date for the Marlborough Street assault. It gives no name and no bail details.

    accused, 40s, male